The old emperor read the memorials with a gloomy face. The content is similar, both suggest that Marquis Pingjiang command the army to suppress the bandits a second time. It would be foolish not to use a ready-made and capable commander. If you use other people at this time, if you fail, the court will lose face, and even the old emperor will be embarrassed. To be on the safe side, it must be Marquis Pingjiang. The old emperor half-squinted his eyes and seemed to be talking to himself, or asking Qiu Defu, "It's all in the same tune, it's all agreed upon." Qiu Defu didn't dare to say anything. He observed carefully and was a little unsure of the old emperor's thoughts. The old emperor received no response and immediately snorted coldly: "Go and call Jiang Tu, no, Yu Zhao'an. I have something to ask him." Qiu Defu bowed his head and promised, and quickly ordered his godson to invite Yu Zhaoan. But he was thinking in his mind, is it possible for Yu Zhaoan to replace Jiang Tu? Yu Zhaoan had a bit of a point of shame, at least he was subtle about flattering the old emperor, not as explicit as Jiang Tu. However, Yu Zhaoan doesn’t seem to know how to get money! What the old emperor valued most was Jiang Tu's ability to attract money and his ability to take the blame. Even though he was scolded as a traitor to the country, he could still work hard and think about how to make money. I'm afraid that Yu Zhao'an won't be able to replace him for a while. pity!
He hoped that Jiang Tu would fall out of favor and be imprisoned forever. … Hou Mansion. The old man is in a very good mood and is painting with all his heart. The butler came in quietly from outside, his expression slightly serious. The elder glanced at him and said calmly: "We are tired today, so please step aside. Wait for me to change my clothes!" The chief steward personally stepped forward to serve him and drove the rest of the maids and servants out. Qing Ke also withdrew wisely. There wasn't even a fly within twenty meters of the study. This was a sign that important matters were to be discussed, and the servants serving the eldest master knew it very well and would never dare to take the risk of getting closer and eavesdropping. Death if discovered! "There's a letter from the west!" the butler whispered while helping the eldest master change his clothes. Um! The elder squinted his eyes slightly and remained silent. The butler took out a completely sealed wax pill from his pocket and presented it with both hands. The elder took it easily, crushed the wax pill, and took out the secret letter. "Get a copy of "Feng Yue"." The butler took books from the bookshelf and spread them out on the desk. The elder checked the books and deciphered the contents of the secret message. After reading it, just light the candle and watch the secret letter turn into ashes with your own eyes. Not worried, he poured a cup of tea into the ashes and pounded the ashes into a paste. "Do you have any orders, Lord Marquis?" the butler asked in a low voice. The elder frowned at first, but then laughed, "I used to mistakenly think that King Ming was a stubborn person. It seems that a failure taught him a lesson, and he is finally willing to listen to other people's opinions."
The butler was a little confused. The old man was sitting in the rocking chair. "I didn't expect that the first free move would bring unexpected joy. Unfortunately, the other free move has never been made. I was too timid." "Did the Marquis say he became a king?" the chief steward ventured a guess. The Marquis chuckled, with a rather disgusted expression on his face, "A useless thing, a good mouth wasted, and his mind is full of idiots." Is this an evaluation of Cheng Wang? "Thankfully, I pointed out a way to make money for him. It's a waste of my good intentions! That's all, you don't have to pay attention to this thing in the future." The chief steward stood with his hands down and said nothing. The eldest man closed his eyes and thought deeply for a moment, then said: "On the other side, have you always been in contact with Yu Zhaoan?" "Reporting to Lord Marquis, yes." "Tell the second brother that you can put some emphasis on Zhao'an." "Is it appropriate to leave this matter to the second master? I would like to step forward on behalf of the first master..." The eldest man raised his hand to interrupt the eldest steward, "No need. Let the second brother handle this matter. I don't want to have contact with that troll, and I'm afraid of being sold for money. The second brother doesn't care, he only represents himself and cannot represent himself." Hou Mansion. When you talk to the second brother, be careful. Just hint a little and don't say it in detail. If he doesn't understand, don't force it. You can cooperate with Yu Zhaoan occasionally, but you shouldn't be too close to him. " The chief steward nodded in agreement, and then said: "As far as I know, Chen Guanlou, who works in Tianlao, is very valued by Yu Zhaoan, and he also said that he can help him change his job to a more relaxed and respectable one. Do you want to make some arrangements? , let Chen Guanlou serve as an errand next to Yu Zhaoan and monitor him nearby? " The elder sneered, obviously disapproving of this approach, "Do you think Yu Zhaoan is a fool? Not only is he not a fool, he is also a rare smart person. Look at what he has done since he was released from prison. It is obvious that he has a plan. He wants to be a second Jiang Tu, even at the expense of Shilin's reputation. This is what he has realized! In today's court, if you want to do something serious, you can only please the old guy first. Only after you've made the old guy happy can you let him go. Li Liangcheng is old, and Wu Dashou is a yes man. If my guess is correct, Yu Zhaoan's goal is to replace Li Liangcheng or Wu Dashou. The ambition is not small! " The chief butler was obviously shocked, "Yu Zhaoan actually wants to be the prime minister?" "Why not?" The elder snorted coldly. "He's too young. He's only in his forties." Age is Yu Zhaoan's biggest shortcoming. "He is only in his early forties, and is indeed very young. However, this dynasty has precedents. The old emperor can forcefully promote Jiang Tu to the position of Minister of Works despite criticism. If an uneducated scoundrel can be a minister, why can't Yu Zhaoan, who is well-read, be a prime minister? He is much more confident than Jiang Tu." "The Marquis has a point. So what does the Marquis want?" The eldest master tapped the table lightly with his fingers and hummed the military formation-breaking song. The butler understood as soon as he heard it, the Marquis was thinking about leading the troops again. The old emperor ignored his dignity and did not reward him for his merits. He only gave the Marquis a little money and sent him away. He always thought that the Marquis would not lead the army again and would not work for the old emperor again. It turned out that the Marquis had always wanted to lead the army again. Thinking of the two idle chess pieces that the Marquis played in Jinzhou, everything made sense. The butler buried his head deeply, with only admiration in his heart. The Marquis's thoughts were so far-reaching that he could not catch up even if he flattered his horse. Those Qingke counselors are not even worthy of carrying shoes for the Marquis. They are all just for show. "Please tell me what I should do, Marquis." At this moment, the butler was full of respect and enthusiasm, and he wanted to fight for the eldest master. The eldest master laughed and said, "No need to be deliberate. Just keep an eye on the mansion for me and don't let the second son mess around." "Do you want to arrange a few more people for the old lady?"
"No need! She is old, and she can't make any waves except filial piety. There is no need to argue with her. However, if she doesn't care about her dignity, remember to give her a beating for me."